Some animals, but not humans, have an organ called a gizzard located near the top of their digestive tract. This organ is small and can contain small rocks. It also has thick, muscular walls. Based on this physical description, which of the following is most likely to be the function of this organ? chemical digestion

mechanical digestion

absorption of water

absorption of nutrients

Question

Some animals, but not humans, have an organ called a gizzard located near the top of their digestive tract. This organ is small and can contain small rocks. It also has thick, muscular walls. Based on this physical description, which of the following is most likely to be the function of this organ?                                                       chemical digestion

mechanical digestion

absorption of water 

absorption of nutrients

anonymous · Answer

I think it might absorb nutrients

anonymous · Answer

yeah i would go with absorption of nutrients too.

samanthagreer · Answer

absorption of nutrients